"They don't have ideas worth copying, they do the copying" This line hit hard. When becoming a content creator is just a means to an end and not a way of creating a new reality, you are back on the survival hamster wheel. Becoming a creator is a lifestyle, a philosophy, a way of being. Thanks Dan
In this world, the general public adheres to the conventional wisdom that a good job is the key to becoming rich, while a select group of billionaires has access to and operates by a different set of rules or strategies that are not widely understood or accessible.
I have been in the market since 2022, I have a total profit of $795 thousand realized with my $65 thousand invested in Bitcoin, ETFs and other dividend income, I am very grateful for all the knowledge and information you have given me.
the difference between someone who creates content by copying others vs someone who creates as in actually creating their own ideas and thoughts based if the vague idea of another. Very well said Dan thank you for the reminder. As someone who's getting into becoming a writer and creating youtube videos, it's an important skill to be able follow the idea of others, AND allow my uniqueness to shine by sharing my personal experience and unique point of view all while writing it in a way that allows others to understand it clearly
I just want to say thank you, Dan. Everyone should be sharing online. Everyone has something to offer that will benefit the world. That's my personal belief.
@@vaidasviper There's something to learn from every single person... whether it's good or bad. It may be an example of how not to live, life choices to avoid. There's value in that.
@@anniestacie taking in consideration your answer, my guess is that you are very young (this is based on my life experience). Grown uo usually don't think that way. In about year span i interacted with few thousand people. Majority not older than early 30s. There was not much to learn from anyone. What i was doing back then and i was interested in, only handful of them had something, that could be a life lesson or so. And thank God those thousands didn't try to teach anyone anything. People want to think they have so much to offer to anyone, but most of them have nothing to offer. (as cynical as it sounds).
@@vaidasviper I appreciate you explaining your perspective and sharing your experience. While we may not necessarily agree, I learned from you. So thank you :)
@@vaidasviperdude I believe that's a YOU problem. You may not have had anything to learn from those people but they definitely COULD teach SOMEONE out there SOMETHING. What a depressing view of life you have. Hopefully you become less cynical cuz that mindset will definitely hold you back in life
The best way to do content creation is to put yourself in a position of power financially so that you enter and stay in the space without being desperate. While desperation can lead to massive action, for the most part, it is negative. It is a position you don't want to be in. I have done the same thing from the age of 32, hitting rock bottom, working on myself for 7-8 years, and then seeing unimaginable success. Now, I have found my purpose in content creation, but I can afford to invest a lot into it, both time and money, while not being desperate or being that starving artist.
So true. I am still on this desperation situation after having failed with a failed project which took all I had. Did you went back getting a job? Any advice you could share on how to take it easy while being in desperation?
@jeronimoduarte I still work, but in a very lucrative industry, that allows me to pursue my purpose. There are a couple of ways.# First is mindset, which is hard because we are all human. The grind and constant struggle will have you second guessing and feeling sorry for yourself. But anything is as good or as bad as you want it to be it's a mindset. Secondly , which I prefer and I'm a great advocate of is self investment, but we are not all blessed with the time, money, or knowledge. Example, I hit rock bottom and was stuck on minimum wage at the age of 32, I went back to college and got several qualifications to then climb to over six figures. Now I'm in a passion to do what I want when I want because I put myself in a position of power. Yes, I sacrificed sleep, comfort, going out, etc, but I now reap the rewards. So, know so much more is possible for you if you apply yourself, stick to something, and give it time. You got this
Wow so much value!! Thanks Dan for your work. I took a lot of notes ✍ It's a wild ride to be on the path of becoming a creator - I'm so grateful for these platforms where I not just see that I'm not alone but get immense support in where I'm at right now. Blessings✌
Been following you and loving your work for quiet some time & since i began to train on the regular i can finally lock into your energy- meaning your videos were too much value/knowledge for me, presented in a too straight/focused/mentor kind of way for me to sit through them. I guess a new phase of my life has opened up and I might finally be able to dig through yout goldmine.
Bruh. I was talking about this “authenticity” problem yesterday on the call live call with Dakota Robertson. Dang, you guys are really 2 dimensions ahead. We are blessed to be in this great age of sages.
I've been following your videos for a long time, and lately, I haven't been as eager to watch them. But in today’s video, you really outdid yourself. Everything you said aligns with what I’ve been thinking about lately. I’m going to take a break now and then watch this video again, taking notes on everything you mentioned. I wasn’t quite sure if you were really ahead in this area of TH-cam, but after today, I think I’m going to do exactly what you described, and I’m sure the results will be good in the future.
Fabulous training, Dan. So many valuable points and it sounds like Kortex could dramatically help solve the situation of my massive notes piling up in various formats. Also realized that I need to explain and emphasize that I developed a comprehensive and personalized SYSTEM for any type of aesthetic area (per-internet working with thousands of clients over decades). I take away that by explaining and emphasizing that personalized system can be a core strategy to reach intelligent individuals who want personalized solutions. Thank you. Rebel Holiday
How to be oneself is surprisingly the most effective thing, yet one of the most challenging, since many of us have some imprinted belief that who we are just isn't enough. In media, advertising, even from our parents' lack of approval. Luckily there are ways out of that fear.
Awesome video. What seems to happen on the Internet, and maybe it always had but the Internet maximises it, people strip the meaning out of everything. So things, ideas and strategies exist but they are stripped of the depth and meaning that truly represented the value in them.
you are keeping get better every video! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are really in tune with the unconscious mind of a great mass of people. GREAT VIDEO! LOVED IT!
I need some clarification. In a video Dan created approximately one year ago titled "The Most Profitable Niche Is You (Create Your Niche Of One), he said, "Your brand is you." Now he's saying, "Personal brands are dead. Which one is it?
@@coszec I know things can change, but not branding - it does not change overnight. "Simple as that." It's obvious you know little to nothing about branding.
I read a book by author, Sharon Blackie, "Hagitude, Reimagining the Second Half of Life," I transformed the European depictions of archetypal elder women into music, costume and dance using a Roland Jupiter X synthesizer, which has all the classic 80s "Stranger Things" sounds. I even opened a recording studio with live event space to perform it and that was all the easy part. Now the hard part, finding my audience.
Very insightful and happy that Dan validates my observation. I signed up on some platforms that promises to accelerate growth on TH-cam. I found it unethical and quit feeling disheartened that it's all about algorithms, so, and stealing other people's content and repackaged it. It's clearly obvious in faceless channels especially the Christian and Stoic faceless channels. AI seeks out the top trending videos and rewrites the transcript with all the keywords. It just goes against my values. Thanks Dan for rekindling my faith in humanity.
Just pausing the video for say: Dan’s is kind a post-hardcore writer, his words hits different and hard - like the musical genre as I mentioned before. Is nice to know he’s like that type of music.
It is almost like, in the past, when people lived on small farms. They had chickens, cows, etc. their farms produced for them and any excess they “took to market” to sell and also buy what else they needed. It is like what we produce as creators can be “brought to market”. I’ve read many books, to condense that knowledge into articles that can provide the information and be consumed in a fraction of the time might be the “excess” that I can “bring to market” I hope to learn how to put all of this together into a plan for a business to make a living from it
I think the only thing i disagree with in the messaging is that entropy is always bad. When it comes to the mind, evanescence is natural and necessary for mental health and sometimes it's necessary to step away completely so the mind can be refreshed and the soul at ease. That said, if you're not organized enough to pick back up right where you were, it can also be a very big problem to go into a completely unfocused state. An organization system that works for me has been key to get inspired, focus, and kick some butt when i need to and take a day with several naps if I feel like it. That state of organization, of known states, of jumping off points, that's the thing to look for. It's not easy either. It took me just about 20 years.
Entropy is a powerful monster. There's some Jesus quote about everything being taken away from those who have nothing and all given to those who have everything. There's a brutal physics to it. I agree, though, that some entropy is part of a natural pattern. We come apart then we re-assemble. That's one of the natures of life. The really odd natural phenomenon, however, is that of transformation via growth. Take the caterpillar. It can't keep it together with its organized form. Time ticks, and it hurtles toward a phase where it will seem to be disorganizing. . . but then it simply births out into a completely different life form (Chrysalis then Butterfly). Amazing faux-break-down becomes fabulous new creature. That, to me is WILD.
Great thinkers hang out here. I've noticed this uplifting trend via Dan's content. There is deep thought and deep work going on here. The Kortex discussion group is a great place for this, too. We are not all TikTokkers and Insta-Influencer-Zombies! We don't care to pimp icky products for impulsive consumers. That said, here's my get-to-market problem: I'm an authentic artist (cringe at the word authentic) with all kinds of unique product to share. I need to crack the code within the context of exposure, promotion and Dan's philosophies about solving problems. I have a hard time building avatars and coming up with problems that art solves. Some leads I've stumbled upon: 1) Art as epiphany that solves certain phychological conundrums in peoples' lives. 2) Art as a catalyst for personal transformation, 3) Art as a self-programming tool. Any additional ideas? Much appreciated if you have some good insights/new angles on this. Thank you!
@@PhilipDunnArt I have some ideas for you. Call it serendipity but for the first half of this year I was working hard on packaging and art as a solution since I'm an artist. But I took a break from that to focus on another idea for now. But I think this could help. Consider an angle where your art targets health, wealth, and relationships. 1. Health The art creation process has a stress relieving effect. This is why art creation timelapse videos and similar ideas do well. Even if a person can't engage the process, merely observing it has a calming effect. Since art creation also promotes mindfulness and relaxation, you could think about selling an art creation course using this angle. Art creation can be great for the elderly who'd like a creative way to keep their motor and cognitive abilities working 2. Wealth Art as a status symbol Consider art as an appreciating investment that people or businesses can invest in. Corporate art collections for high end businesses can help with impression management Art can be used as a tool for branding by using colors, symbols, or ideas that match the business image Office art work can create inspiring environment that boosts productivity in the work place Affiliate partnerships with luxury hotels or hospitality businesses that value art in their interior scheme 3. Relationships Art for gifting on special occasions Art creation activities for bonding Hope you find at least one of these helpful
@@melvincantona5704 Ah - excellent advice Melvin. Smart to key on these fundamental areas. I like that bit about boosting productivity in the workplace. I think I'm going to get into this book I have called "Your Brain On Art." It has a lot of good info related to the points you bring up. The key, of course, is how to translate the benefits to compelling, long-form TH-cam vids. Gonna poke around and see if I can find some people who do this already. I found someone who does art curation/design videos. . but she's not quite killing it with the content. I'm on a mission! Thanks so much for your input!
I believe most content creators actually started with ambition in mind with less discipline and consistency .The lasting creators are those who are obsessed with creating value ...The Real Creators .
I couldn't stop at any level; I kept watching to the end. Every word in this video needs recall and revision for a very deep understanding. These articulated words should actually be sculpted into every human cortex. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this valuable content
Maaaaan, you're just saying the same thing everyone else is saying you're just saying it in different ways but you're making it seem like it's novel... Clearly you have success, and people resonate with what you say, but if they don't realize it - I guess that's your win and I wish you continue success. I gotta just start. Thanks man
1) You have a positive aim for your life You're improving, you're developing, you're gaining value. 2) You're attracting an audience to that value 3) Project turned into a product Projects are how you achieve the goals in your life Projects are how you build solution to your problem Projects are how you guide experimentation, education and skill acquisition Profitable products provide a transformation( They solve a problem to help you get closer toward a goal) If you are not building a project everyday that pushes you towards your vision of the future, then you are playing a losing game and your attention automatically gets drawn to the projects of others so you can make money and survive
Your brand content and product won't stay the same. They will change as you discover new goals for yourself but you won't discover those goals unless you start and purse your current ones
What people need and what people want are 2 different things. I hope u r right and people will stop being sheep and crave originality but from what I've seen in life so far that hasn't been the case usually.
it's true that the people in the internet is in search of depth. it's true that ideas do develop over time that is why listening to these kind of long video really will get into you. Internet is so used to quick shallow answers. But in order for us to evolve we need depth. That's the missing link in TH-cam and internet right now.
thats exactly what im doing. I teach. i speak. i write. Im just doing what ive been doing for almost 15 years. Each website is different services I got paid for as a biz and as an independent contractor working with other people. My last lesson: in my current position i teach and I create ALL of the content. literally.the school only gives me the student...but I keep the student with my presence, my knowledge and my resources..this is THE LAST job I will have. Im building my digital assets. literally.
Many people here are deep thinkers. May I pick your brain? My content is exploring stories from anime manga and game (lore) to become an author, the writing journey and getting a job in the writing industry. Whats the problem im solving for my audience? Any thoughts on execution so I can provide value? Im half Japanese and grew up in Japan and Korea so theres my perspective. 🎉joined kortex, excited to use it!
I would say boredom. Anime solves the problem of boredom and lack of inspiration, so create content from that reference. Discuss things that are interesting and inspiring from anime, then break down why it is interesting and inspiring from a writer’s perspective and how you use these systems of interest and inspiration to further your career.
“They don’t have ideas worth copying, they do the copying.” Yep! I work in the documentary space, and last year a “content creator” carbon copied one of my companies docs. Shot for shot, the music, the premise, and virtually word for word except for adding their own name. I’ve been in this industry for 15 years and never once has someone plagiarized our work.
if you attract an audience with similar personality and vision as you,(AKA, you are the niche) then the project that you build for yourself to achieve your own goals can easily be turned into a product that other people pay for (That's how you productize yourself
You have motivated me so much! I was recently featured in the magazine Vogue Austin. I mentioned you as someone who motivates me. Keep up the good work!! We need you.
What a beautiful path you describe! This is how I have always felt social media can and should be. Unfortunately, the moment a child is born, it is taught everything that is a betrayal of itself. So much so that the child starts doubting its very authenticity and starts accepting the distorted worldview of others as correct and true. At least today, this is being challenged. This inauthenticity is the real reason for unrest, discontent and displeasure. People think 10 times before acting real. Those with shady tactics involving false-trust seem to gain credibility. Honestly, I hate those who politely hurt me than those who hurt me openly- they are more honest and trustworthy. But the silly society is structured to make authenticity a sin. Nothing can be further from truth. In a sense, this betrayal of self and its acceptance is the greatest sin.
Great points. Something should be said about false-authenticity, however. The "authentic" drum has been so consistently beat since the early days of Gary Vaynerchuk. This leads to a lot of false authentic. . . but who am I to judge. In fact, I won't judge. I'll just say that there are many highly-influential people out there that propagate UNTRUTH with heaps of authenticity. That's a disservice. And, I'm not talking about garden-variety untruth like political and football-team allegiance types of truths. I'm talking about philosophy: what is real and what is not real. Dan Koe does a great job of cutting close to the bone when it comes to what is REAL.
Thank you for your intelligent perspective. Your videos have helped me tremendously. I am determined to have more by using my passion to write so I can live free and happy doing what gives me joy. Your videos keep me motivated and striving to keep getting better. Oh, and I like your haircut.
I recently figured out that my vision is to create the #1 multimedia empire that creates stories people are actually interested in. With the increase in movie flops, remakes, and sequels, I want to give the people what they want by regularly listening to the audience and getting them involved in the decisions.
Y'all see what he did here? Made an existing concept (personal branding & content creating) seem like a peoblem and solve explain it better saying it really isn't afterall. It's excileratingly smart
Thank you so much. This aligns so well with what I'm trying to do, and I needed the reminder. It can be hard to walk this path when so many people are telling us how to make thumbnails, create a hook, follow trends, steal ideas, etc. This is reaffirming.
"They don't have ideas worth copying, they do the copying" This line hit hard.
When becoming a content creator is just a means to an end and not a way of creating a new reality, you are back on the survival hamster wheel.
Becoming a creator is a lifestyle, a philosophy, a way of being.
Thanks Dan
Nailed it. A way of being. Thank God for the thinkers.
And even when they do escape past survival, they make it into a "pure" algorithm copy money chase.
“Create the content you want to see in the world”
"The goal is to get paid for being yourself" is such a deep and powerful message ❤
As someone who is somewhat in this space, I will say you've nailed it! Perhaps we need a new category: Just Being Yourself
You could call it ….. koecreation 😏 lol
The problem with TH-camrs is that they tell you a different story every week, so yes you can change things all the time and not achieve anything...
Bro I love this be yourself
Issue is, most people don't know themselves
In this world, the general public adheres to the conventional wisdom that a good job is the key to becoming rich, while a select group of billionaires has access to and operates by a different set of rules or strategies that are not widely understood or accessible.
Absolutely, investing can indeed be more effective for growing wealth compared to simply saving money.
I have been in the market since 2022, I have a total profit of $795 thousand realized with my $65 thousand invested in Bitcoin, ETFs and other dividend income, I am very grateful for all the knowledge and information you have given me.
congrats $795k how did you do this please i am new to crypto and stock investing can you guide me on how to do this?
Are you unaware of Mr Lee Davis?
Lee Davis is a very legitimate and competent man, him method works like magic, I continue to win with him new strategies.
the difference between someone who creates content by copying others vs someone who creates as in actually creating their own ideas and thoughts based if the vague idea of another. Very well said Dan thank you for the reminder. As someone who's getting into becoming a writer and creating youtube videos, it's an important skill to be able follow the idea of others, AND allow my uniqueness to shine by sharing my personal experience and unique point of view all while writing it in a way that allows others to understand it clearly
I just want to say thank you, Dan. Everyone should be sharing online. Everyone has something to offer that will benefit the world. That's my personal belief.
Do you really think Eeeveryone has something to offer?...
@@vaidasviper There's something to learn from every single person... whether it's good or bad. It may be an example of how not to live, life choices to avoid. There's value in that.
@@anniestacie taking in consideration your answer, my guess is that you are very young (this is based on my life experience). Grown uo usually don't think that way. In about year span i interacted with few thousand people. Majority not older than early 30s. There was not much to learn from anyone. What i was doing back then and i was interested in, only handful of them had something, that could be a life lesson or so. And thank God those thousands didn't try to teach anyone anything.
People want to think they have so much to offer to anyone, but most of them have nothing to offer. (as cynical as it sounds).
@@vaidasviper I appreciate you explaining your perspective and sharing your experience. While we may not necessarily agree, I learned from you. So thank you :)
@@vaidasviperdude I believe that's a YOU problem. You may not have had anything to learn from those people but they definitely COULD teach SOMEONE out there SOMETHING. What a depressing view of life you have. Hopefully you become less cynical cuz that mindset will definitely hold you back in life
I feel like this was meant for me! Great work Dan!
The best way to do content creation is to put yourself in a position of power financially so that you enter and stay in the space without being desperate.
While desperation can lead to massive action, for the most part, it is negative. It is a position you don't want to be in.
I have done the same thing from the age of 32, hitting rock bottom, working on myself for 7-8 years, and then seeing unimaginable success. Now, I have found my purpose in content creation, but I can afford to invest a lot into it, both time and money, while not being desperate or being that starving artist.
So true. I am still on this desperation situation after having failed with a failed project which took all I had. Did you went back getting a job? Any advice you could share on how to take it easy while being in desperation?
@jeronimoduarte I still work, but in a very lucrative industry, that allows me to pursue my purpose.
There are a couple of ways.# First is mindset, which is hard because we are all human. The grind and constant struggle will have you second guessing and feeling sorry for yourself. But anything is as good or as bad as you want it to be it's a mindset.
Secondly , which I prefer and I'm a great advocate of is self investment, but we are not all blessed with the time, money, or knowledge. Example, I hit rock bottom and was stuck on minimum wage at the age of 32, I went back to college and got several qualifications to then climb to over six figures. Now I'm in a passion to do what I want when I want because I put myself in a position of power. Yes, I sacrificed sleep, comfort, going out, etc, but I now reap the rewards.
So, know so much more is possible for you if you apply yourself, stick to something, and give it time. You got this
Only 3 things to say:
Simple, direct, and perfect.
Thanks Dan!
Wow so much value!! Thanks Dan for your work. I took a lot of notes ✍ It's a wild ride to be on the path of becoming a creator - I'm so grateful for these platforms where I not just see that I'm not alone but get immense support in where I'm at right now. Blessings✌
Been following you and loving your work for quiet some time & since i began to train on the regular i can finally lock into your energy- meaning your videos were too much value/knowledge for me, presented in a too straight/focused/mentor kind of way for me to sit through them. I guess a new phase of my life has opened up and I might finally be able to dig through yout goldmine.
Bruh.
I was talking about this “authenticity” problem yesterday on the call live call with Dakota Robertson.
Dang, you guys are really 2 dimensions ahead.
We are blessed to be in this great age of sages.
I've been following your videos for a long time, and lately, I haven't been as eager to watch them. But in today’s video, you really outdid yourself. Everything you said aligns with what I’ve been thinking about lately. I’m going to take a break now and then watch this video again, taking notes on everything you mentioned. I wasn’t quite sure if you were really ahead in this area of TH-cam, but after today, I think I’m going to do exactly what you described, and I’m sure the results will be good in the future.
This video is worth millions and millions of dollars .. THANK YOU BRO
Love this bro thank you. Today’s day 1 of posting content id watch.
Though i read your newsletter but wait for your videos
You’re one of the reasons I want to start creating value-driven content. Keep inspiring us, you’re making a real difference!🧡💛
This video really triggered a bunch of ideas for me man thank you !
Fabulous training, Dan. So many valuable points and it sounds like Kortex could dramatically help solve the situation of my massive notes piling up in various formats. Also realized that I need to explain and emphasize that I developed a comprehensive and personalized SYSTEM for any type of aesthetic area (per-internet working with thousands of clients over decades). I take away that by explaining and emphasizing that personalized system can be a core strategy to reach intelligent individuals who want personalized solutions. Thank you. Rebel Holiday
You are that person for me Dan! Keep us inspired ⚡️👍
This content really helped me focus on the main points!
How to be oneself is surprisingly the most effective thing, yet one of the most challenging, since many of us have some imprinted belief that who we are just isn't enough.
In media, advertising, even from our parents' lack of approval. Luckily there are ways out of that fear.
Amazing dump of awesome information & systems to get us moving. I’ll be a while unpacking & implementing that. That’s this weeks work. Thanks again
Not another Dan shouting out Lunchly 😳
Love this video! Such great insights
This content really helped me grasp the key concepts!
Another wisdom to be thankful for🙏🏼
I love it! Thank you for giving a new perspective to reflect on!
Dan you can add too much value in single video I didn't digest on one time I can divided into parts 😂❤
This was a Masterclass. Awesome!
Great video Dan. Thanks for sharing!
This video is so valuable. My product is a service and I'm currently in the project phase creating an easier version of an existing process.
Awesome video. What seems to happen on the Internet, and maybe it always had but the Internet maximises it, people strip the meaning out of everything.
So things, ideas and strategies exist but they are stripped of the depth and meaning that truly represented the value in them.
you are keeping get better every video! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are really in tune with the unconscious mind of a great mass of people. GREAT VIDEO! LOVED IT!
I need some clarification. In a video Dan created approximately one year ago titled "The Most Profitable Niche Is You (Create Your Niche Of One), he said, "Your brand is you." Now he's saying, "Personal brands are dead. Which one is it?
he is selling you course to be guru like him, then you sell course to wannabe people, repeat
It changed. Simple as that
@@coszec I know things can change, but not branding - it does not change overnight. "Simple as that." It's obvious you know little to nothing about branding.
He is saying that your personal brand is irrelevant if your work lacks purpose. Are you just going after attention or are you striving to do good?
@@kevinjohntennant174 Okay, thank you for the clarification!
You are such a gem. Everything you create is so well crafted and helpful. Thank you! You've definitely succeeded in inspiring many people.
These are elite resources and an exceptional base to succeed online.
I read a book by author, Sharon Blackie, "Hagitude, Reimagining the Second Half of Life," I transformed the European depictions of archetypal elder women into music, costume and dance using a Roland Jupiter X synthesizer, which has all the classic 80s "Stranger Things" sounds. I even opened a recording studio with live event space to perform it and that was all the easy part. Now the hard part, finding my audience.
I'm reading that book!
@@KizzalovespugsCool! Are you going to read "Wise Women" too?
Fantastic video. I will say it again, Dan Koe doesn't miss.
thank you for this piece✨
Be the change you want to see. Wise advice
Recently made my channel and started posting my thoughts, didn’t even know what a personal brand was lol. Interesting stuff
Very insightful and happy that Dan validates my observation.
I signed up on some platforms that promises to accelerate growth on TH-cam. I found it unethical and quit feeling disheartened that it's all about algorithms, so, and stealing other people's content and repackaged it. It's clearly obvious in faceless channels especially the Christian and Stoic faceless channels. AI seeks out the top trending videos and rewrites the transcript with all the keywords. It just goes against my values.
Thanks Dan for rekindling my faith in humanity.
Just pausing the video for say: Dan’s is kind a post-hardcore writer, his words hits different and hard - like the musical genre as I mentioned before. Is nice to know he’s like that type of music.
This is quite extraordinary. Thank you sir
It is almost like, in the past, when people lived on small farms. They had chickens, cows, etc. their farms produced for them and any excess they “took to market” to sell and also buy what else they needed.
It is like what we produce as creators can be “brought to market”.
I’ve read many books, to condense that knowledge into articles that can provide the information and be consumed in a fraction of the time might be the “excess” that I can “bring to market”
I hope to learn how to put all of this together into a plan for a business to make a living from it
Thank you so much Dan!
Drawing in all the steps causes systems etc required. It’s like a never ending treadmill
Loved this!
I think the only thing i disagree with in the messaging is that entropy is always bad. When it comes to the mind, evanescence is natural and necessary for mental health and sometimes it's necessary to step away completely so the mind can be refreshed and the soul at ease.
That said, if you're not organized enough to pick back up right where you were, it can also be a very big problem to go into a completely unfocused state.
An organization system that works for me has been key to get inspired, focus, and kick some butt when i need to and take a day with several naps if I feel like it.
That state of organization, of known states, of jumping off points, that's the thing to look for. It's not easy either. It took me just about 20 years.
Entropy is a powerful monster. There's some Jesus quote about everything being taken away from those who have nothing and all given to those who have everything. There's a brutal physics to it. I agree, though, that some entropy is part of a natural pattern. We come apart then we re-assemble. That's one of the natures of life. The really odd natural phenomenon, however, is that of transformation via growth. Take the caterpillar. It can't keep it together with its organized form. Time ticks, and it hurtles toward a phase where it will seem to be disorganizing. . . but then it simply births out into a completely different life form (Chrysalis then Butterfly). Amazing faux-break-down becomes fabulous new creature. That, to me is WILD.
Great thinkers hang out here. I've noticed this uplifting trend via Dan's content. There is deep thought and deep work going on here. The Kortex discussion group is a great place for this, too. We are not all TikTokkers and Insta-Influencer-Zombies! We don't care to pimp icky products for impulsive consumers.
That said, here's my get-to-market problem: I'm an authentic artist (cringe at the word authentic) with all kinds of unique product to share. I need to crack the code within the context of exposure, promotion and Dan's philosophies about solving problems. I have a hard time building avatars and coming up with problems that art solves.
Some leads I've stumbled upon: 1) Art as epiphany that solves certain phychological conundrums in peoples' lives. 2) Art as a catalyst for personal transformation, 3) Art as a self-programming tool.
Any additional ideas? Much appreciated if you have some good insights/new angles on this. Thank you!
@@PhilipDunnArt I have some ideas for you. Call it serendipity but for the first half of this year I was working hard on packaging and art as a solution since I'm an artist. But I took a break from that to focus on another idea for now. But I think this could help.
Consider an angle where your art targets health, wealth, and relationships.
1. Health
The art creation process has a stress relieving effect. This is why art creation timelapse videos and similar ideas do well.
Even if a person can't engage the process, merely observing it has a calming effect.
Since art creation also promotes mindfulness and relaxation, you could think about selling an art creation course using this angle.
Art creation can be great for the elderly who'd like a creative way to keep their motor and cognitive abilities working
2. Wealth
Art as a status symbol
Consider art as an appreciating investment that people or businesses can invest in.
Corporate art collections for high end businesses can help with impression management
Art can be used as a tool for branding by using colors, symbols, or ideas that match the business image
Office art work can create inspiring environment that boosts productivity in the work place
Affiliate partnerships with luxury hotels or hospitality businesses that value art in their interior scheme
3. Relationships
Art for gifting on special occasions
Art creation activities for bonding
Hope you find at least one of these helpful
@@melvincantona5704 Ah - excellent advice Melvin. Smart to key on these fundamental areas. I like that bit about boosting productivity in the workplace. I think I'm going to get into this book I have called "Your Brain On Art." It has a lot of good info related to the points you bring up.
The key, of course, is how to translate the benefits to compelling, long-form TH-cam vids. Gonna poke around and see if I can find some people who do this already. I found someone who does art curation/design videos. . but she's not quite killing it with the content. I'm on a mission! Thanks so much for your input!
Thank you for sharing this.
People don't follow information but the follow perspective
Dan.. you are one of my favs contemporary thinkers. Following you since 5 years ago. Keep going buddy 🙏
This is the one!!!🔥🔥🔥
I believe most content creators actually started with ambition in mind with less discipline and consistency .The lasting creators are those who are obsessed with creating value ...The Real Creators .
You want to get paid to be yourself
Be yourself in a structured way that actually makes sense to people
I couldn't stop at any level; I kept watching to the end. Every word in this video needs recall and revision for a very deep understanding. These articulated words should actually be sculpted into every human cortex. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this valuable content
We are on the way brother
Thank you Dan for you 'being you'. I have learnt many many things from you. I'm happy I resonate with you for many stuff. Much Love. ♥
Maaaaan, you're just saying the same thing everyone else is saying you're just saying it in different ways but you're making it seem like it's novel...
Clearly you have success, and people resonate with what you say, but if they don't realize it - I guess that's your win and I wish you continue success. I gotta just start. Thanks man
Great advice. Your content has helped me clarify my goals and become more confident in my craft.
Conduit of creation ✌️🎨
1) You have a positive aim for your life
You're improving, you're developing, you're gaining value.
2) You're attracting an audience to that value
3) Project turned into a product
Projects are how you achieve the goals in your life
Projects are how you build solution to your problem
Projects are how you guide experimentation, education and skill acquisition
Profitable products provide a transformation( They solve a problem to help you get closer toward a goal)
If you are not building a project everyday that pushes you towards your vision of the future, then you are playing a losing game and your attention automatically gets drawn to the projects of others so you can make money and survive
Simply Amazing!
Beautiful philosophy.
Your brand content and product won't stay the same.
They will change as you discover new goals for yourself but you won't discover those goals unless you start and purse your current ones
What people need and what people want are 2 different things. I hope u r right and people will stop being sheep and crave originality but from what I've seen in life so far that hasn't been the case usually.
Now that's good content!
it's true that the people in the internet is in search of depth.
it's true that ideas do develop over time that is why listening to these kind of long video really will get into you.
Internet is so used to quick shallow answers.
But in order for us to evolve we need depth. That's the missing link in TH-cam and internet right now.
I fucking loved the video and value you have passed thru this!
Timestamp 23:40 absolutely hit home for me. Damn.
Wealth is a high energy result.
Very good. Thank you.
Apparently everything is changing at the speed of the internet-
that's a banger.
People don't follow information
They follow perspective
u had me at 4:50 we don't need more....TRUTH
thats exactly what im doing. I teach. i speak. i write. Im just doing what ive been doing for almost 15 years. Each website is different services I got paid for as a biz and as an independent contractor working with other people. My last lesson: in my current position i teach and I create ALL of the content. literally.the school only gives me the student...but I keep the student with my presence, my knowledge and my resources..this is THE LAST job I will have. Im building my digital assets. literally.
Good one!
This is good
Many people here are deep thinkers. May I pick your brain?
My content is exploring stories from anime manga and game (lore) to become an author, the writing journey and getting a job in the writing industry.
Whats the problem im solving for my audience? Any thoughts on execution so I can provide value?
Im half Japanese and grew up in Japan and Korea so theres my perspective.
🎉joined kortex, excited to use it!
I would say boredom. Anime solves the problem of boredom and lack of inspiration, so create content from that reference. Discuss things that are interesting and inspiring from anime, then break down why it is interesting and inspiring from a writer’s perspective and how you use these systems of interest and inspiration to further your career.
thanks dan
“They don’t have ideas worth copying, they do the copying.” Yep! I work in the documentary space, and last year a “content creator” carbon copied one of my companies docs. Shot for shot, the music, the premise, and virtually word for word except for adding their own name. I’ve been in this industry for 15 years and never once has someone plagiarized our work.
amazing value in just one video, grateful. This builds well alongside the courses.
if you attract an audience with similar personality and vision as you,(AKA, you are the niche) then the project that you build for yourself to achieve your own goals can easily be turned into a product that other people pay for
(That's how you productize yourself
I'm favoured, $22K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America...
As a beginner what do I need to do? How can I invest, on which platform? If you know any please share.
Investing in crypto/forex is a good idea,
a good trading system would put you
through many days of success.
Investing $15,000 and received $174,000
Same, I met Mrs Anna Davis last
year for the first time at a conference in
Manchester, after then my family
changed for good. God bless Mrs Anna
YES!!! That's exactly her name (Mrs Anna ) so many people have
recommended highly about her and am
just starting with her 😊 from United States
Hmmm *save to watch later*
You have motivated me so much! I was recently featured in the magazine Vogue Austin. I mentioned you as someone who motivates me. Keep up the good work!! We need you.
Dan is the reason I started making content. Forever grateful.
What a beautiful path you describe! This is how I have always felt social media can and should be. Unfortunately, the moment a child is born, it is taught everything that is a betrayal of itself. So much so that the child starts doubting its very authenticity and starts accepting the distorted worldview of others as correct and true. At least today, this is being challenged.
This inauthenticity is the real reason for unrest, discontent and displeasure. People think 10 times before acting real. Those with shady tactics involving false-trust seem to gain credibility. Honestly, I hate those who politely hurt me than those who hurt me openly- they are more honest and trustworthy.
But the silly society is structured to make authenticity a sin. Nothing can be further from truth. In a sense, this betrayal of self and its acceptance is the greatest sin.
Great points. Something should be said about false-authenticity, however. The "authentic" drum has been so consistently beat since the early days of Gary Vaynerchuk. This leads to a lot of false authentic. . . but who am I to judge. In fact, I won't judge. I'll just say that there are many highly-influential people out there that propagate UNTRUTH with heaps of authenticity. That's a disservice. And, I'm not talking about garden-variety untruth like political and football-team allegiance types of truths. I'm talking about philosophy: what is real and what is not real. Dan Koe does a great job of cutting close to the bone when it comes to what is REAL.
A lot of truth from Dan.
Thank you for your intelligent perspective. Your videos have helped me tremendously. I am determined to have more by using my passion to write so I can live free and happy doing what gives me joy. Your videos keep me motivated and striving to keep getting better.
Oh, and I like your haircut.
Thanks
I recently figured out that my vision is to create the #1 multimedia empire that creates stories people are actually interested in. With the increase in movie flops, remakes, and sequels, I want to give the people what they want by regularly listening to the audience and getting them involved in the decisions.
Time for a walk 🚶🏾♂️🗿
Y'all see what he did here? Made an existing concept (personal branding & content creating) seem like a peoblem and solve explain it better saying it really isn't afterall. It's excileratingly smart
Thank you so much. This aligns so well with what I'm trying to do, and I needed the reminder. It can be hard to walk this path when so many people are telling us how to make thumbnails, create a hook, follow trends, steal ideas, etc. This is reaffirming.
The internet is how you attract audience to you life's work
Damn bro the Norwood reaper
has taken another victim